What is RichFaces 4.0

RichFaces 4.0 is the next evolution of RichFaces and JavaServer Faces (JSF). This release will feature complete JSF 2.0 support, enhancements, and components. This is not the only goal of our 4.0 release though. We are implementing a new, simplified Component Development Kit (CDK), Custom behaviors, dynamic resource support, and more.

Migration From RichFaces 3.3.X

The main goal is to make migration from RichFaces 3.3.X to 4.0.X as easy for developers as possible. Direct swap-in upgrades will not be possible do to the extreme changes brought on by JSF 2.0, and updates to RichFaces itself.

Migration details will be finalized during the milestone releases, but will include detailed documentation, scripts, migration-bridge jar, and examples in articles and blogs.

How To Get Involved

The RichFaces project and team is a very open and public group, and we encourage anyone who is interested to get involved with the project. The RichFaces team and community have public meetings where the release will be discussed. Please see RichFaces Team Meeting Information for more information.

TODO: Links to development guidelines, and examples, and how to provide a patch.

Development Process and Guidelines

For the RichFaces 4.0 release we are making great efforts to improve, and document out development process, and guidelines. Below are various links to wiki resources related to RichFaces development.